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Rehabilitation of a quadruple amputee with leukemia: A challenging endeavor

December 12, 2025

Making a person with quadruple amputation walk again is a challenging task for the rehabilitation team. Quadruple amputation secondary to symmetrical peripheral gangrene is a rare clinical scenario posing challenges in rehabilitation. Literature regarding rehabilitation of persons with multiple amputations is limited. This case describes the rehabilitation of a 57-year-old lady suffering from acute myeloid leukaemia who underwent quadruple amputation. She had undergone bilateral transtibial and bilateral transradial...

Short term feasibility and efficacy of WetSense® – a bedwetting alarmdevice for incontinence

December 12, 2025

There have been significant advances in detecting urine in pads and urine collection devices. In this pilot study, wetested a new wetness detection device for patients with incontinence. The aim and objective of the study was to test theefficacy of the device and to assess patient’s and caregiver’s satisfaction and to list the short-term adverse effects.Patients who had incontinence (urinary/faecal) and above 5 years, outpatient and inpatients of...

Decannulation patterns and predictors in acquired brain injury: a retrospective study

December 12, 2025

Tracheostomy is frequently performed in patients with acquired brain injury (ABI) requiring prolonged ventilatory support. However, prolonged tracheostomy use can impact communication, swallowing, and psychological well-being, making timely decannulation a crucial rehabilitation goal. This study examined the time to decannulation and associated factors in patients with ABI by conducting a retrospective review using medical records of patients with ABI admitted to the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation...

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